These restaurants are donating 10 percent of sales Saturday to scholarship honoring Graham Hoffman
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - After KCFD firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman‘s death on April 27, a scholarship was established to honor his sacrifice.
HeroFundUSA, Inc. created the Graham Hoffman Firefighter Paramedic Scholarship Fund to be awarded to those pursuing accredited firefighter or paramedic training programs in the Kansas City metro.
Several members of the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association stepped forward following the announcement declaring that 10 percent of their sales on Saturday, May 3, would go directly to the scholarship.
One of those, Pizza 51. The owner, Jason Pryor, says this first responder loss struck him.
“The tragedy itself hits home with my own son training to be a firefighter himself,” he said. “I get choked up. Obviously, a sadness, a senseless tragedy, something that probably could’ve been avoided.”
Pryor said when he learned of the fundraiser and scholarship, he jumped on board.
“Being a part of this is just a small piece of the community puzzle. We’re just happy to be a part of it,” he said.
The following restaurants are participating:
| Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|
| Pizza 51 | 5105 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 |
| V’s Italiano | 10819 E. 40 Highway, Independence, MO 64055 |
| Em Chamas Brazilian Grill | 6101 Northwest 63rd Terrace, Kansas City MO 64151 |
| The Combine KC | 1106 E. 30th St., Kansas City, MO 64109 |
| Trezo Mare Restaurant | 4105 N Mulberry Kansas City, MO 64116 |
| Bosslady’s Famous Shrimp | 6245 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118 |
| Hawg Jaw Que & Brew | 900 Swift Ave, Kansas City MO 64116 |
| Piropos Restaurant | 4141 N Mulberry Drive, Kansas City, MO 64116 |
| Stone Canyon Parkville | 15 Main Street, Parkville MOo 64152 |
| Stone Canyon Gladstone | 504 NE 70th St Gladstone, MO 64118 |
| Grand Coffee Company | 2020 North Highland Avenue, Kansas City MO 64118 |
| The Quaff Sports Bar & Grill | 1010 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City MO 64105 |
| Chicken N Pickle | 5901 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223 |
| Chicken N Pickle | 1761 Burlington St, North Kansas City, MO 64116 |
| Aroma Bistro | 14121 Earthworks Dr., Smithville, MO 64089 |
| Hereford House | 19721 East Jackson Drive, Independence MO 64057, |
| Hereford House | 17244 Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS 66217 |
Hoffman’s funeral service was held Friday,with dozens of first-responding agencies from across the country in attendance.
Since Hoffman’s tragic death, people from around the world have shown love and support for his family.
Joe Eddings, owner of E2 Embroidery and Screen Printing and retired KCFD firefighter, made a shirt in honor of Hoffman. The shirt is $15, and all the proceeds will go directly to the Hoffman family.
You can purchase a shirt here.
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